The Independent reported a shocking revelation. J.K. Rowling, the famous author of the enthralling book series, admitted that Harry and Hermione should have been together. She said her reasons for putting Hermione and Ron together were personal and "not for reasons of credibility."

1. They Lived Muggle Lives

Prior to attending Hogwarts, Harry and Hermione both lived normal muggle lives. They could see things from both the muggle perspective and the witch perspective. Ron only knew one world, and many elements of muggle culture did not make sense to him, although his father did possess an intense muggle fascination.

2. Educational Levels

As terrible as it is to admit, Ron would likely always feel beneath Hermione in regards to education and intelligence. She was levels ahead of him in her abilities. Harry did not always excel, but he had much more natural talent than Ron, at least most of the time. Ron usually had more difficulty with spells than Harry.

3. The Reality of Love

Ron loved the idea of being with Hermione, but the truth of being with her would have turned into something totally different. Harry understands Hermione on a realistic level, and he accepts each aspect of her attitude and viewpoints. He accepts Hermione for Hermione.

4. Through the Tough Times

During Harry's time on the run, Hermione was right by his side. Ron took off when times got emotionally tough. Yes, the necklace had a negative effect, but in his own thoughts had to be in a dark place for the necklace to work its evil. He had to want to leave in order for the necklace to push him, but Hermione stayed.

5. Realistic Life Views

Hermione and Harry understood the realism of life. At one point, Ron refers to his mother making food appear from nothing. He truly believed she had the power to conjure food, and he could not understand why Hermione could not do the same. Harry and Hermione were always much more in touch with the reality of situations.

6. Enduring Trust and Love

Over time, Ron and Hermione would have grown apart due to differences in their viewpoints and lifestyles. Harry and Hermione had mirroring lifestyles in many respects. These two could have enjoyed an enduring love and trust that grew over time.

7. Survival

The reality is that Harry and Hermione would survive and find motivation from other sources if one of them died. The same would probably not hold true for Ron. If something happened to Hermione, he would probably fall apart and have difficulty functioning. Harry is sadly all too familiar with handling painful losses.

8. Ambition

Ron had no ambitious goals. Hermione is a character that needed and thrived on goals and ambitions to keep her happy and smiling on a daily basis. Harry also had goals. He did not have a choice about some of the big goals, but he did have other goals of his own. He had plans for a life after Hogwarts, and Hermione needs that.

Emma Watson, the actress who played Hermione in the movie adaptations of the books, stated more than once that Harry and Hermione were the more logical choice. She said fans always wondered "whether Ron would have really been able to make her happy." At the very least, it was a surprise when the writer chose to go in an unpredictable direction.

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